Maiden Cliff, Mt. Megunticook, 1941
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Item 6924
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Description
Caption on the back of photograph: "Camden, Maine. Subject: Cross on Maiden's Cliff, Mt. Megunticook, where girl lost her life nearly 100 years ago. Date: May 19, 1941. Photographer: Betty Foxwell."
On May 7, 1864, Elenora French of Lincolnville accompanied her older sister and some of her sister's friends to the top of Mt. Megunticook, where she fell to her death. A few years later a cross was erected on the site, and one has been maintained there ever since.
The cross in this picture, erected in 1924, was the third one to grace Maiden Cliff. It was made out of hard pine and stood 30-feet tall.
It was replaced in 1980 after a winter storm blew it down. The cross overlooks Megunticook Lake.
Other Information
- Title: Maiden Cliff, Mt. Megunticook, 1941
- Creator: Camden-Rockport Chamber of Commerce
- Creation Date: 1941-05-19
- Subject Date: 1864-05-07
- Town: Camden, Lincolnville
- County: Knox, Waldo
- State: ME
- Media: black and white photograph
- Local Code: VF Maiden Cliff
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Camden Public Library
55 Main Street, Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-3440
http://www.camden.lib.me.us
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LC Subject Headings
Monuments & memorials--Maine--Camden--Mt. Megunticook--Photographs
Maiden Cliff (Mt. Megunticook, Camden, Me.)
Accidents--Maine--Camden
Mt. Megunticook (Me.)--Photographs
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Other Keywords
Maiden's Cliff , Maidens Cliff , Megunticook , cross , mountain , view , French family , memorial
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